Unit 5 drivers ed study guide

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True

If you hit a pothole at a high speed, you can lose control of your car or do serious damage to the tires, wheels, or underside of your vehicle.

False

If you see debris on the roadway in front of you, it is better to quickly swerve around it than it is to hit it.

False

If you should ever be driving and see a tornado coming toward you, turn around and drive in the opposite direction.

your visibility is reduced

If you use high-beam headlights in fog, ___

shift to NEUTRAL and steer to the side of the road?

If your accelerator becomes stuck and you cannot disengage it, you should ___.

turn off the air conditioner and turn on the heater

If your car engine starts to overheat, the first thing you should do is ___.

False

If your engine starts to overheat, you should turn your air conditioner on to the maximum setting.

keep your wheels pointed straight?

If your vehicle becomes disabled in the middle of traffic, you should ___.

Brake hard

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane you should NOT ___.

True

If your vehicle breaks down or you are experiencing another kind of emergency, do not let your emergency get worse by stopping your vehicle where visibility is limited.

True

Illinois law requires that you turn your headlights on ½ hour before the sun sets and leave them on until ½ hour after the sun rises or any time that you cannot see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

steer to the right

In a power skid, if the back end of the car swerves or breaks to the right, you should ___.

lose their traction

In rainy conditions, tires with worn treads will ___.

all of the above

In the unlikely event that all of your brakes fail at once, you should ___.

True

Large hailstones can crack your windshield and dent your car.

True

Leaves can cause the road to become very slippery when they get wet from rain or fog.

True

Moisture on the inside of your door or trunk locks can prevent you from entering your vehicle during winter months

True

Most emergency spares are designed not to exceed 50 miles per hour.

excessive tire wear

Most tire blowouts are caused by ___.

10 seconds

On winter slick roads, you should increase your following distance by at least ___.

Using low aim steering?

Overdriving your headlights can be corrected by ___.

driving too fast to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights?

Overdriving your headlights means ___.

the engine stalls

Power steering failures are most likely to occur when ___.

about thirty minutes after the rain starts?

Rain tends to make roadways the slickest ___.

get your car out of mud, sand, or snow

Rocking out" is a technique to ___.

that experience braking problems on long, steep grades

Runaway vehicle ramps are reserved for those vehicles ___.

driving at high speeds in bad weather

Skids are most likely to occur when ___.

True

Sunshine glare can cause a collision by making it difficult to see the brake lights on the car in front of you.

True

The "positive" jumper cable is red.

allow more travel time

The best way to deal with adverse weather is to ___.

stop in a protected area

The best way to deal with hail is to ___.

the air conditioner

The fastest way to clear moisture from your windshield is by using ___.

oil and grease have not yet been washed off the road

The first 10 to 15 minutes of any rainfall can be the most dangerous because ___.

when slush turns into ice

The greatest danger on winter roads occurs

True

Tires with deep treads allow water to escape & will prevent hydroplaning

True

To improve your traction in snow, try to stay within the tire tracks created by other vehicle.

Low beam headlights

To increase your ability to see in fog, use your ___.

True

To prevent brake fade, try to let your engine do most of your braking for you by changing the transmission to a lower gear.

True

To prevent running out of fuel, it is a good rule to refuel your vehicle when there is no less than one-quarter tank of fuel shown on your fuel indicator.

False

Traffic deaths rates are two times greater at night than during the day.

not enter the water

When coming upon a flooded roadway, a cautious driver would ___.

low-beam headlights

When driving at dawn or dusk, it is best to use ___.

use low-beam headlights to increase visibility

When driving in fog, it is very important to ___.

reduce your speed by 25% on straight roads

When driving in the rain, a good rule of thumb is to ___.

are driving against the force of gravity

When driving uphill, drivers ___.

low beams

When entering a tunnel, you should turn on your ___.

False

When jump-starting a vehicle, you should hook one negative cable to the negative terminal of the working battery and the other negative cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery.

True

When jump-starting a vehicle, you should hook one positive cable to the positive terminal of the working battery and the other positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery.

negative on the bad car

Which jumper cable is "grounded?"

to provide a space for passing on the right

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a road shoulder?

downshift, gradually applying braking power to control speed

You are approaching a very steep downhill grade. You should ___.

there is a "loose" feeling in the steering wheel?

You know you are hydroplaning if ___.

False

You should always apply the brakes hard on wet road surfaces.

All Of The Above

You should avoid passing snowplows because ___.

False

Your stopping distance is decreased on gravel roads.

Visibility is b. Traction is

reduced in adverse weather conditions.

a sudden loss of air pressure in a tire

A blowout is ___.

drive in the tracks of other cars

A way to improve traction on wet roads is to ___.

False

Always use plain water to fight a car fire.

+ terminal (car 1) to + terminal (car 2) then - terminal (car 1) to engine block (car 2)

Ann wants to jump start Car 2 with the battery of Car 1. She should use a pair of jumper cables to make the following connections in the order given:

True

At gas stations, turn off your engine and lock your doors when going to pay the attendant.

True

Avoid contact with electrical devices such as a cellular phone during a lightning storm.

take along extra clothes and warm blankets?

Before going on a long trip in snowy weather, you should

False

Bridges and tunnels usually have wider lanes than average.

Cause the vehicle to skid

Dirt and loose gravel on the road can ___.

False

Dirt on the headlights does not reduce their effectiveness.

500 feet

Drivers should dim their headlights ___ from an oncoming vehicle.

dangerous and illegal in many areas

Driving with your parking lights on is ___.

forgetting to put gas in the car

Engine failure usually happens as a result of a mechanical failure, but it can also occur as a result of ___.

on bridges, on overpasses, and at intersections

Even if roads are dry, ice may still be found ___.

False

Heat can extend the life of a car's battery and cause belts and hoses to crack and tear.

It will cause the engine to heat faster

How does high altitude affect your car's engine?

30 mph

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___.

Ride on the surface of water

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires

reduce speed and glance at the right edge of the roadway

If an oncoming driver fails to use low-beam headlights after you switch to low-beam headlights, you should ____.

Open up your windows

If downed power lines come in contact with your car, you should ___.

bridge surfaces to freeze before the road

If it is raining and temperatures are dropping, expect ___.

assume that other drivers cannot see you or your turn signals b. maintain an extra space cushion around your car c. tap your brake pedal lightly several times as you slow or come to a stop

If sunshine glare is a problem, you should ___.

steer to the left

If the back of your car skids to the left, you should ___.

False

If the left front tire blows out, the vehicle will pull hard toward the right side of the road.

right rear tire

If you are changing a left front tire, put two blocks in front of and behind the ___.

True

If you begin to hydroplane, take your foot off the gas pedal & do not use the brake.

hold onto the steering wheel tightly & gradually remove pressure from accelerator

If you experience a blowout while driving, you should ___.

slow down

If you have to drive over a pothole, you should ___.

a. shift to a low gear to keep the engine turning faster b. proceed slowly c. stay close to the higher center of the road

If you have to drive through a stretch of standing deep water, you should ___.


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